BLOG 365.19 ~ HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ week 3 of 2026 ~ MENUS & RECIPE LINKS

Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

LAST WEEK RECAPPED

Once again the year seems to be speeding by! We’re already in the third week and I haven’t completely cleaned up from Christmas! I have a super busy day starting early this morning so will jump right in!APPOINTMENTS

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

The past week has been clear of an evening making for some REALLY COLD nights and mornings with freezing fog! This is supposed to continue until Friday when the rain returns and will warm it up slightly! Not enough to change how I dress in layers and UGG’s!

TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS & DVR/TV
  • APPOINTMENTS I have a pedicure this morning with a couple small errands after and then lunch with a girlfriend going through a tough divorce and she needs an outing. I also have an afternoon appointment to deal with the kitchen new menu in the Eagle’s kitchen and the procedures to make it run smoother.
  • LAUNDRY & CLEANING I did a deep clean on Saturday and got the mattress turned as well as 6 loads of laundry. The problem with winter is that we wear so many more clothes to begin with which creates so much more laundry!
  • GROCERIES & ERRANDS I’ll be doing the grocery shopping and Costco shopping for us, the Eagles and the Offyce on Wednesday.
  • PROJECTS & TRAVELS I need to make the reservations today for upcoming coast trip.
  • RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I spent the whole weekend scanning bookmarks in 3 separate cookbooks while watching football to get a plan together through mid-March. 🙂
  • DVR/TV There are a couple new shows we’re trying, but I’m really still trying to clean out the DVR from the holidays.
  • WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY the aroma of the slow cooker being almost done with a favorite recipe… the sound of laughter when the joke is so stupid the other person just can’t stop laughing… the morning silence while I drink my coffee and listen to the birds… 

READING TIME

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS

1/19
MONDAY
 1/20
TUESDAY
1/21
WEDNESDAY
 1/22
THURSDAY
1/23
FRIDAY
1/24
SATURDAY
1/25
SUNDAY
DINNER
TRIVIA NIGHT CORN/YOYO   clean out fridge night or you’re on your own
TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
PEANUT BUTTER BURGERS with GRILLED ONIONS
PORK CHOPS & STUFFING
COOKING @ EAGLES SO CORN/YOYO   clean out fridge night or you’re on your own
CHICKEN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
CAESAR SALAD PARMESAN CUPS
DESSERT
 
S’MORES MONKEY BREAD MUFFINS
 

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

The strawberry Hummingbird cake was a HUGE hit on Friday night and the FREEZING FOG was beautiful on Thursday, though it delayed many a flight and made the roads a bit treacherous in the early morning. This picture was taken late morning as it was burning off.

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK

  • CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
  • BROWNED BUTTER TOASTED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS

Sherry

I agree with Carol, those cookies are making my mouth water! You have your menu plan set up through mid-March? That’s amazing! I’m lucky to get a week together! Have a great week!

QuiltLady

I know it sounds like a bit much to be planned through mid March, but I’m trying to clean out the freezer and pantry! So, it’s a bit self-serving. I hope your week is awesome too.

Carrie@northwoods scrapbook

Hello dear Tamy!
All of your food looks especially mouthwatering this week. 🙂
That fog pic is so beautiful.
We are definitely kindred spirits as your “what makes me happy” list could easily be on mine too.
Wishing you cozy blessings for the week ahead. xo

QuiltLady

Thank you my friend. You must be hungry 🙂 The freezing fog is getting to be a bit much this week, but such is life in the Pacific North West. I hope you have a very blessed week.

QuiltLady

It certainly was yummy, but I think I liked the strawberry hummingbird cake I made last week better. YEP, no one’s life is ever that perfect! Have a GREAT week.

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